Train from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Detroit to Philadelphia on December 4
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Amtrak
Amtrak Station
30th Street StationCheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Amtrak Station
30th Street StationFastest
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Amtrak Station
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Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Amtrak Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
21h 10mAverage Duration
443 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$85 - $355Average Duration21h 10m
18kg CO₂e
Average Price$193 - $1,047Average Duration1d 11h
65kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from Detroit to Philadelphia start from $193. The average price for this train route is around $337. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    The average train ride duration from Detroit to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 442 miles (713 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Detroit to Philadelphia route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    The earliest train departs from Detroit to Philadelphia at 6:26am. And the latest train departs at 10:30am.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $263

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $263 to $1,734 for a train ticket from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $263 which is on 2025-12-04.

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